Primary schools can now apply for the first phase of funding, with up to £150,000 of £15 million available to support up to 300 new or expanded nurseries to be open by September 2025. But what are school-based nurseries and who will benefit? Here’s everything you need to know.
With the summer holidays coming to an end, going back to school can be daunting for some young people. Starting a new school or beginning a new school year can come with feelings of stress and anxiety.
Every day at school counts. The evidence is clear - even a few days of missed school can have a significant impact on a child's education and future prospects.
A teacher sits at a table with a group of secondary school students in uniform, having a discussion in a classroom. The image is overlaid with text that reads: “New RSHE Guidance: What Parents Need to Know,” and includes the Department for Education logo.
RISE teams are currently working with over 200 schools – helping the department tackle underperformance so every parent can rely on a great education for their child.
Swimming and water safety is a compulsory part of the National Curriculum at primary school to make sure that children are well equipped to enjoy swimming and know how to keep safe in and around water. As we head into …
There are several ways that schools can make changes to keep children safe in hot weather, especially as children are more at risk of becoming ill with heat-related issues than adults. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published updated guidance …
On Wednesday 11 June, the Chancellor delivered the next steps of the government’s Spending Review. A Spending Review is the process the government uses to set all departments’ budgets for future years. This covers both the services the public uses …
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. It’s already having a significant impact across the public sector - from helping police identify criminals to improving cancer screening in the NHS. That’s why we are bringing the AI revolution to classroom – using it to modernise our education system, to back our teachers and deliver for …
The National Education Nature Park was launched in 2023 by the Department for Education, the Natural History Museum, the Royal Horticultural Society and partners. This offers children and young people the opportunity to take hands-on action to improve biodiversity and …